Office Space – 5 Tips To Help You Determine The Right Kind Of Office For Your Business

Posted on Mar 31 2021 - 8:05am by Editorial Staff

When it comes to finding the right office for your business these days, you are spoiled for choice. Especially if you work mainly online and don’t require any specialized equipment or facilities. To help you narrow down your office options, here are five tips you should try out before you make any final decisions.

Try Serviced Offices In Different Locations

A serviced office is a fully furnished office space that you can hire for your business. This is a great office option if you value flexibility. You won’t be locked into a long-term rental contract, and serviced office packages can usually be scaled based on your needs. This also means that you have the freedom to work from different office locations for a month at a time before you decide to settle in one spot. You might even decide against settling in one spot for too long!

Consider Co-Working

If your business operates mainly online and you work alone, it is definitely worth trying out a shared workspace. Similar to a serviced office, this is when you pay a fee for access to an office space -– only it’s communal. Some business owners feel more motivated working in a shared office because they feel more productive in an environment surrounded by other working professionals.

Other benefits include being able to try out a different desk space each day, being a member of a community, and having access to networking opportunities and events. If you realize this communal environment is for you, in the long-term it will cost you a lot less than a private office.

Think About Commuting and Parking

It can be easy to get so excited about an attractive location and modern office that you overlook practical features like parking and accessibility. So, while you’re researching, keep in mind:

  • Your travel route to work
  • Any accessibility requirements necessary for you or your clients
  • Parking access and/or public transport access
  • The commute for your clients and anyone with whom you hold meetings

You need your new space to be comfortable and convenient. After all, the ‘perfect’ office isn’t really ideal for you if you travel via public transit and there are no stations nearby.

Determine If You Need Any Specific Facilities

When choosing or creating a new office space, it’s important that you have all the facilities you need available to you. Have a think about all your daily essential business activities as well as everything you need to work efficiently. For example, does your business require large spaces for presentations or a separate reception area? Would you be interested in having access to your own kitchenette? Do you need high-speed wi-fi or advanced printing services? Once you have noted all the amenities you need, you’ll find it far easier to pick the perfect office from your short-list.

Don’t Settle If It Doesn’t Feel Right

Even if you’ve gone through the above tips and found a place that ticks your boxes, if something feels off about a property, then it’s not the right one for you. While most of these tips are based on finding what is practical for your business and productivity, at the end of the day, you need to feel comfortable about your place of work. You’re going to be spending a lot of time in this space, so it’s vital that you feel good about it. Keep these tips in mind, and you can be confident about the office you finally choose. It will take time and perseverance, but the right space will always be worth it.

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